The biggest client is Walmart as the retail corporation has ordered no fewer than 1,100 E-Transit vans so far. In total, more than 300 small, medium, and large businesses are waiting to take delivery of the electric commercial vehicle, from a one-man company to Walmart. Interestingly, Ford specifies all eight different configurations of the EV have been ordered by clients: three roof heights, three lengths, chassis cab, and the cutaway model.

Of all the E-Transit flavors available, the Dearborn automaker mentions the “Jumbo” model is the most popular. Specifically, it’s the version combining the high roof with the stretched wheelbase for ample cargo capacity. A third of all orders received for the time being is for the Jumbo variant, including the 1,100 units commissioned by Walmart.

The second-most ordered Ford E-Transit is the low-roof model as it makes up 19% of the total orders. It’s particularly popular among customers working in the telecommunications industry as they tend to take the vehicles home. Thanks to the lower roof, the van fits in many conventional garages found throughout cities.

As a refresher, the zero-emissions commercial van does not have a front trunk like most EVs. The lack of an extra cargo area stems from packaging constraints, which also prompted Ford to mount the spare wheel at the front instead of at the back where you’d normally find it. The E-Transit is 600 pounds (272 kilograms) heavier than its combustion-engined counterpart, mainly because the 67-kWh battery is heavy.

Despite these drawbacks, it’s safe to say the E-Transit is a success so far. The rear-wheel-drive van has 266 horsepower (198 kilowatts) and 317 pound-feet (430 Newton-meters) of torque and a maximum payload capacity of 3,800 pounds (1,724 kilograms) depending on the configuration. Also based on the version you’re going for, the range varies from 108 to 126 miles (174 to 203 kilometers).

Source: Ford

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The lack of a frunk comes somewhat as a surprise, but given the huge cargo area in the back, doing away with the front storage isn’t too disappointing. It’s unclear why the E-Transit lacks this feature, although Ford Authority believes it has to do with packaging constraints. For the same reason, the spare tire is actually mounted at the front rather than in the back like it’s on virtually all vehicles.

As you’d expect from an EV, the new Ford E-Transit is significantly heavier than the traditional model equipped with internal combustion engines. Compared to the regular van fitted with the 3.5-liter V6 engine, the electric model weighs approximately 600 pounds (272 kilograms) more. The main reason for the added bulk has to do with its 67-kWh battery pack, installed underneath the body to maximize cargo capabilities.

The 2022 E-Transit lineup will consist of three distinct versions: chassis cab, cutaway, and cargo models. All of them will share an electric motor producing 266 horsepower (198 kilowatts) and an instant torque of 317 pound-feet (430 Newton-meters). The lithium-ion battery can be charged from 15% to 80% at 115 kW in 34 minutes or in 65 minutes when charged at 50 kW.

Regarding payload, it will vary between 3,240 pounds for the extended model with the high roof to 3,800 pounds for the regular model with the low roof. Regardless of configuration, all will ride on 16-inch steel wheels with an independent suspension at both front and rear axles. As for range, it’s going to vary from 108 miles to 126 miles depending on the model.

Backed by an eight-year / 100,000-mile warranty, the 2022 Ford E-Transit carries a starting price of under $45,000.

Source: Ford Authority

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